HTS US: 1704.XX.XXXX
Description
Heading 1704 encompasses sugar confectionery products that do not contain cocoa. This includes a wide variety of sweet treats primarily made from sugar or sugar substitutes, often combined with other ingredients such as nuts, flavorings, or medicinal substances but excluding any cocoa content.
Products classified under this heading range from chewing gum to various types of candies such as candied nuts and medicinal drops like cough drops.
Code Hierarchy
- Section II: Vegetable Products (Chapters 06-14)
- Chapter 17: Sugars and Sugar Confectionery
- Heading 1704: Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
1704.XX.XXXX– The last digits specify the exact type of confectionery product.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The 4-digit HS heading 1704 is divided into specific 6-digit and 10-digit subheadings reflecting the type of confectionery product. Below is a detailed table showing the full breakdown:
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1704.10.00.00 | Chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated | Includes all chewing gum varieties, both sugar and sugar-free types, coated or uncoated. |
| 1704.90 | Other sugar confectionery not containing cocoa: | |
| 1704.90.10.00 | Candied nuts | Nuts coated with sugar or syrup for sweet flavor and crunch. |
| 1704.90.25.00 | Cough drops | Medicinal confectionery intended to soothe throats and suppress coughs. |
| 1704.90.35 | Other | Miscellaneous sugar confectionery not elsewhere specified. |
| 1704.90.35.20 | Containing peanuts, peanut butter or peanut paste | Confectionery products with a peanut base or peanut derivatives. |
| 1704.90.35.50 | Other | Other sugar confectionery products falling under this subheading without peanuts. |
| 1704.90.35.90 | Other | Additional miscellaneous confectionery not classified in previous subheadings. |
| 1704.90.52.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | Specially classified products subject to specific tariff provisions. |
| 1704.90.54.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions | Confectionery covered by additional U.S. regulations under chapter 4 notes. |
| 1704.90.58.00 | Other | Other sugar confectionery as per tariff classifications. |
| 1704.90.64.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | Products under special U.S. note 7 provisions related to chapter 17. |
| 1704.90.68.00 | Other | Additional sugar confectionery items not otherwise classified. |
| 1704.90.74.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 8 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | Confectionery subject to U.S. note 8 regulatory provisions. |
| 1704.90.78.00 | Other | Further miscellaneous confectionery under this heading. |
| 1704.90.90.00 | Other | Catch-all for sugar confectionery not covered in previous codes. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To ensure accurate classification, the following exclusions apply:
- Cocoa-containing chocolate and confectionery are classified under Chapter 18.
- Prepared or preserved nuts without sugar coating are classified elsewhere, such as in Chapter 08.
- Chewing gum base (unprocessed gum base) may be classified differently under chemical products.
Notes
- Regulatory Compliance: Many sugar confectionery products may be subject to FDA regulations, especially if containing medicinal ingredients like cough drops.
- Tariff Rates: Duty rates vary based on the precise 10-digit subheading and product type. Some confectionery may have preferential rates under trade agreements.
- Labeling Requirements: Accurate ingredient and allergen labeling (e.g., peanuts) is essential for products described under codes containing peanut derivatives.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of sugar-coated chewing gum from Mexico.US HTS Code:
1704.10.00.00(Chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS (May be subject to reduced rates under USMCA)
Additional Requirements: FDA food safety compliance and labeling.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose.
- HTS 1702: Other sugars, including lactose and glucose syrups.
- HTS 1703: Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar.
- HTS 1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.
